Safe and Responsible Online Behaviour for Children and Young People
The risks associated with technology are about human behaviour far more than they’re about the technology itself. Bullying, talking to strangers and underage behaviour all took place long before the internet was invented. However, with the internet it’s true that the impact of these actions can now be greater and spread further. Social networking Social [...]
E-safety Education for Children and Young People
E-safety education is necessary for all young people. It should educate learners on the risks associated with technology and how to deal with them. Confidence vs. knowledge Children now are known as “digital natives”. They have always been surrounded by digital technology throughout their lifetime. Young people are generally confident using technology but at the [...]
Digital Literacy Skills
If young people are to remain safe online, they need to be taught digital literacy skills. Digital literacy refers to: Skills: understanding and being able to use digital literacy effectively Critical thinking: being able to analyse and evaluate digital materials Collaboration: knowing how to act appropriately online Social understanding: understanding when, why, how and with [...]
The SMART Rules for E-Safety
The SMART rules have been developed with the aim of keeping young people safe online. S encourages young people to be safe by not giving out their personal details online M draws attention to the risks associated with meeting someone you only know online A highlights the risks of accepting emails, pictures and text messages [...]
Sources of E-safety Information, Advice and Support for Children and Young People
It’s essential that children know they have people they can turn to if they have any problems or concerns whilst online. They also need to be clear about who they can turn to. Teachers, parents, carers and other trusted adults can all help and there are other sources of support for children such as Childline, [...]
Involving Children in E-safety
Children should have the opportunity to have input on e-safety policies. It’s important that they feel their opinions have been considered. Being involved will also help them understand AUPs more and be more likely to abide by them. The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP), an organisation aimed at protecting children online, has formed [...]
The Role of the E-Safety Co-ordinator
What is an E-Safety Co-ordinator? An e-safety coordinator develops and maintains an e-safe culture within a school. E-safety is not an IT issue and should not be left solely to IT staff, although they clearly have a role to play. An e-safety co-ordinator oversees all digital safeguarding within a school, preferably as part of a wider [...]
Raising Parental Awareness of E-safety Issues and Risks
Parents and carers have an important part to play in helping young people develop safe and responsible online behaviour. Schools and colleges are urged to work with them to raise awareness about the possibilities, risks and issues associated with technology. Working with parents Parents and carers can make sure that the e-safety that children are [...]
The Role of Parents and Carers in e-Safety
Parents and carers have a responsibility for discussing e-safety with children and for backing up the e-safety measures that children have learned at school by reinforcing them at home. Schools can encourage parents to do this and support them with practical tips and information. Talking to children Parents should be encouraged to talk to their children [...]
Acceptable Use Policies
Acceptable use policies (AUPs) are documents that set out how technology can and cannot be used. They also detail what the punishments will be if technology is misused. Effective AUPs encourage people – including children, staff and parents – to use technology responsibly. They promote appropriate data protection measures and safe internet use at school and home. [...]
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